WBO #4 super middleweight Arthur Abraham could end up as mandatory challenger for WBO champion Robert Stieglitz as long as he gets past Willbeforce Shihepo on August 24 in Schwerin, Germany, Fightnews said.

The way the scenario would unfold is if the top three contenders aren’t available. #1 George Groves may next face IBF/WBA champ Carl Froch. #2 Lucian Bute is injured. #3 James DeGale is having promotional problems.

Stieglitz and Abraham both have one win apiece in their rivalry. The fighters are signed to different networks.